InfoPass appointment for questions regarding an RFE

[nbanik1987 0]

Hi all,

I wanted to go and ask an USCIS officer at one of the Field Offices whether the documents that I have gathered for the RFE is sufficient. Is it advisable to open an InfoPass appointment for this?

I see 4 options on the InfoPass website

We offer 4 kinds of appointments for a case that you have already filed. Please choose from the following -

Order from Immigration Court - If you were directed to us for processing based on an order from the Immigration Judge. You must bring all documents required in the post order instructions given to you by the court.

Case Processing Appointment - If you received a notice to go to your local office for further case processing.
EAD inquiry appointment - If your I-765 employment authorization application has been pending for more than 90 days.
Case Services follow-up appointment - If it has been over 45 days since you contacted NCSC and have not received a response to your inquiry. You must bring the Service Request ID Number related to your inquiry to the appointment.

The last option seems the one I should pick, however, it's not been 45 days.

Edited June 8, 2015 by nbanik1987

[EM_Vandaveer 2,368]

I don't see them giving you a yes or no answer regarding your RFE response. They don't give out legal advice. Most likely they would simply repeat what your RFE letter says and leave it at that. IMHO a waste of time to go to an Infopass in this case.

[nbanik1987 0]

Thanks for your reply. The USCIS officer also recommended this http://www.justice.gov/eoir/free-legal-services-providers

Do you think this is a good option to look for, as we can't afford an immigration attorney, nor we need one, as our case is pretty straightforward.

[KierenHby 897]

Thanks for your reply. The USCIS officer also recommended this http://www.justice.gov/eoir/free-legal-services-providers

Do you think this is a good option to look for, as we can't afford an immigration attorney, nor we need one, as our case is pretty straightforward.

But you seem to be tying yourself in knots based on your several posts.

No harm in utilizing available resources; you've already mentioned infopass and now DoJ.

[KierenHby 897]

Thanks for your reply. The USCIS officer also recommended this http://www.justice.gov/eoir/free-legal-services-providers

Do you think this is a good option to look for, as we can't afford an immigration attorney, nor we need one, as our case is pretty straightforward.

But you seem to be tying yourself in knots based on your several posts.

No harm in utilizing available resources; you've already mentioned infopass and now DoJ.

[nbanik1987 0]

But you seem to be tying yourself in knots based on your several posts.

What are you talking about?

No harm in utilizing available resources; you've already mentioned infopass and now DoJ.

Sure, but I have limited time, I can't be whizzing around the entire state of Florida between Field Offices and Attorneys. I need to go to the place which will be most effective for the time I have in hand.

Edited June 8, 2015 by nbanik1987

[NancyNguyen 1,657]

Local InfoPass will not help you with RFE answer, your case is being examined at service center.

[CowBoE 429]

The important question is...

What did RFE requested?

And what did you prepare?

[NancyNguyen 1,657]

The important question is...

What did RFE requested?

And what did you prepare?

He received request for I-864, he asked about and people answered but it seems he doesn't trust online answers.

[KierenHby 897]

See earlier post about OP tying himself into knots seeking answers in several posts but apparently doesn't seem to trust.

[KierenHby 897]

Oops.. deleted.. inadvertently posted twice.

Edited June 9, 2015 by KierenHby

[nbanik1987 0]

See earlier post about OP tying himself into knots seeking answers in several posts but apparently doesn't seem to trust.

He received request for I-864, he asked about and people answered but it seems he doesn't trust online answers.

Are you both willing to sign a paperwork saying you will reimburse my $1070 if my I-485 is denied because of lack of evidence? We are all strangers who have converged to this public forum to share our experiences and help each other out, and I am really grateful to all those who have helped me answering all the questions that I asked since I started this process. But I am sorry, I WILL double check everything and anything that I feel I should, especially when the RFE says "Failure to do so (provide all the evidence at one time) will result in a denial".

[nbanik1987 0]

The important question is...

What did RFE requested?

And what did you prepare?

The RFE says :

1. Submit evidence of the petitioner/sponsor's current income:

We have my wife's (petitioner) letter from her employer stating how much she makes and how long she has been with them, we also have her pay stubs from the last 6 months. She doesn't have any other sources of income.

2. Submit all supporting tax documents submitted to the IRS:

We have her most recent W2, her copies of tax return transcripts, tax account transcripts, wage and income transcripts from IRS since 2012, also we are getting all the filed forms from our CPA for the last three years.

3. Submit evidence of assets or obtain a joint sponsor

(This seems strange considering my wife's income is > 125% poverty level. But anyway, the RFE says " Submit ALL documents requested below at one time. Failure to do so will result in a denial")

So we have my father-in-law as joint sponsor, he is filing a separate I-864, he has provided a letter from his employer, his last 6 months pay stubs, his most recent W2, tax return transcripts from IRS for the last 3 years, and also copies of all the forms filed for taxes for the last 3 years. Not to mention, he has his copy of his birth certificate and copy of his US passport.

[belinda63 2,981]

All the local office will do is read what is in the computer which is the same as your RFE. You could hire an attorney but you indicate you don't want to spend the money. Even attorney's make errors so that is not 100%.

A tax transcript or a complete tax return including all forms and w-2 is required. It is good you have employer letters and paystubs. Sounds like you have everything they need. Just make sure you package it in a logical manner.

Edited June 10, 2015 by belinda63

[nbanik1987 0]

Even attorney's make errors so that is not 100%.

Correct! That's why I am rectifying from different sources to minimize the probability of any errors creeping into the case.

A tax transcript or a complete tax return including all forms and w-2 is required.

Yes, we have them both, just in case!

It is good you have employer letters and paystubs. Sounds like you have everything they need. Just make sure you package it in a logical manner.

Thanks! Hopefully there are no more RFEs after this.

Edited June 10, 2015 by nbanik1987